Sampson was 6-of-9 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line for Minnesota (10-1), which won for the fourth straight time, since its only loss of the year to Dayton. Sampson had his best all-around game of the year, posting team-highs with eight rebounds and four blocked shots. as well. Julian Welch and Rodney Williams added 11 and 10 points, respectively, in the win.

Saint Peter's (2-6) wasted a strong performance by Darius Conley, who led all scorers with a career-high 20 points. Chris Prescott chipped in 12 points for the Peacocks, who have won just twice this season and remains winless on the road.

The Golden Gophers shot 54.45 percent from the field in the first half and as a result, were able to take an 11-point lead into intermission (34-23). Minnesota's accuracy dropped to 40 percent after the break, but SPC was unable to take advantage by converting just 9-of-26 from the floor, including a 1- of-7 showing from three-point range.